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MA H5004
Bill
AI Summary
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Expands Massachusetts Public Records Law to include records held by the General Court (Legislature) and the Governor's Office, which were previously exempt
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Creates new exemptions protecting constituent communications with legislators when related to requests for assistance obtaining government benefits, services, or agency interactions
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Exempts documents relating to developing policy positions of legislators and the governor from public disclosure
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Maintains existing exemption for veterans' services records filed with the Secretary of Veterans' Services
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Initiative petition filed with 89,013 voter signatures; effective date January 1, 2027
Legislative Description
To improve access to public records
Last Action
Hearing scheduled for 03/03/2026 from 02:00 PM-04:30 PM in A-1
2/24/2026